genetic fallacy

noun Logic.

the fallacy of confusing questions of validity and logical order with questions of origin and temporal order.

Nearby words

genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic dominant, genetic drift, genetic engineering, genetic fallacy, genetic female, genetic fingerprint, genetic fingerprinting, genetic fitness, genetic immunity

Origin of genetic fallacy

First recorded in 1930–35

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